If there's one drugstore product we're surprised made the list of best drugstore makeup products, it was the ever-practical Aquaphor Healing Ointment. Celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow told Nylon the ointment is her product of choice for "everything dewy, smudgy eyes and lips, and highlighting cheekbones." When it's not healing dry, cracked skin, other makeup artists agree that the ultra-hydrating ointment can be used cosmetically for strategic shine, especially in photo shoots.
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Finding a quality liquid liner can be hard, especially if you're looking for one that lasts all day. You don't want it to smudge, flake or end up on the hoods of your eyes. So when the mastermind behind the looks of Molly Sims, Michelle Williams and Beyonce's dancers, Neil Scibelli, shared his go-to drugstore eyeliner, we perked up. "I love [the Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Precise Liquid Liner] because of its precise point, ultra black color and fast-drying formula," Scibelli shared with StylerCaster. Schibelli said the fine felt tip is "easy to work with" and helps create the "perfect cat eye."
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Celebrity makeup artist Jo Baker has been in the beauty biz for over 15 years. With clients like Emmy Rossum, Sharon Stone, Winona Ryder and Rita Ora, Baker said she's obsessed with symmetry, lines, perfection and details. Which is probably why this 3-in-1 face palette is one of her best drugstore makeup must-haves. Apart from the easy-to-follow face chart on the back of the product, Baker told PopSugar she loves the beautiful colors of the palette, their ability to blend with ease and the gorgeous soft finish as a result. "I use all three colors almost every day," said Baker. "There's one for everyone!"
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There's nothing more frustrating than eye shadow that doesn't last. After spending Lord knows how long on it, you want to make sure that cut-crease eye makeup is locked in place. Paula Heckenast's drugstore makeup pick? The E.L.F. Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer. Heckenast, whose clients include Vivica A. Fox and Lauren Holly, relies on this primer for long-lasting eye color, and to prevent creasing within fine lines, according to an interview with Her Campus. For the low price of $2? We think yes.
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If you want that dewy, radiant glow, you don't need to drop the big bucks for a shimmery highlighter or highlighting palette. Instead, celebrity makeup artist Allan Avendaño (who dolls up Sarah Hyland and Zendaya), suggests picking up the Sonia Kashuk Chic Luminosity Highlighter Stick. Avendaño told Teen Vogue that this pearlescent highlighter gives a gorgeous translucent glow, that is universally flattering. "Drag the stick directly across your cheekbones and dab it on the inner corners of your eyes," said Avendaño " Then tap it smooth with fingers, a foundation brush or damp sponge." A celebrity-worthy highlight can be yours for just under $11 bucks.
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